By DAVID KWALIMWAMore by this AuthorNineteen-year-old Phineas Kiarie is an excited lad after landing a year-long scholarship to train and play at the Barcelona Tennis Academy in Spain. The teenager, who has won various local championships, believes that this scholarship opportunity will play an integral part in his quest to turn professional. "This is what I have always wished for," said Kiarie who is set to leave the country for Barcelona on March 10. Kiarie started playing lawn tennis at Anointed High School and Moi Forces Academy and emerged third in 2017 National School Games in Nyeri. According to the scholarship terms, Kiarie will be fully accommodated, offered meals, transport, medical insurance, full membership at the academy as well as a chance to compete in local tournaments.

Source: Daily Nation February 21, 2019 10:41 UTC